Four first-time buys from Dublin to Monaghan

Four first-time buys in Glasthule, Co Dublin, Bettystown, Co Meath, Monaghan, Co Monaghan and Raharney, Co Westmeath.

Capital: €350,000

ADDRESS: 1 Coldwell Street, Glasthule, Co Dublin. BEDROOMS: 1. SIZE: 50 sq m (540 sq ft). PARKING: On-street parking. LINKS: Dart, bus. STAMP DUTY: €10,050. AGENT: Property Partners Peter Lawlor. WEB: www.nicemove.ie.

DESCRIPTION: This pretty period cottage is in a quiet area just a stone's throw from Sandycove Dart station. Recently refurbished, the house also retains many period features. It has a living/dining area, mezzanine bedroom and shower room.

Commute: €210,000

ADDRESS: Eastham Court, Bettystown, Co Meath. BEDROOMS: 2. SIZE: 81 sq m (875 sq ft). PARKING: Driveway parking. LINKS: Train, N1. STAMP DUTY: None. MAINTENANCE: 350. AGENT: DNG. WEB: www.DNG.ie.

DESCRIPTION: Two-bed townhouses in a new estate comprising 120 units. Eastham Court is half a mile from Bettystown village, which is four miles outside Drogheda and 29 miles from Dublin. The houses come with carpets and are fitted for alarms.

Countrywide: €270,000

ADDRESS: 5 Coolshannagh Close, Monaghan, Co Monaghan. BEDROOMS: 4. SIZE: 114 sq m (1,227 sq ft). PARKING: Drive. LINKS: N2, bus. STAMP DUTY: None. AGENT: Gunne. WEB: www.Gunne.ie.

DESCRIPTION: This semi is a five-minute walk to the town centre and is also close to the N2 on the north side of Monaghan. Accommodation comprises sittingroom, livingroom, modern kitchen with conservatory-style diningroom, four bedrooms and a garage. The property is fully alarmed and has oil-fired central heating.

Country: €230,000

ADDRESS: Craddenstown, Raharney, Co Westmeath. BEDROOMS: 3. SIZE: 93 sq m (1,000 sq ft). PARKING: Ample. LINKS: N18, bus. STAMP DUTY: None. AGENT: J Murtagh. WEB: www.nicemove.ie.

DESCRIPTION: This cottage is on 0.5 acres and is 14 miles from Mullingar and 45 miles from Dublin. Accommodation includes a sittingroom, kitchen, office, three bedrooms, bathroom and utility. There is also separate guest accommodation with one bedroom and a kitchen, and a number of sheds and a garage.